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SE13 7EP

Molesworth Street

Lewisham Central

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Overview

Postcode SE13 7EP is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Central Lewisham South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year. The nearest station is Lewisham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gilmore Estate open space.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
330
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Lewisham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Lewisham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from SE13 7EP.

Flood risk

Medium

Central Lewisham South near SE13 7EP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Lewisham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 7EP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.5 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell
0.5 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 7EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGilmore Estate open spaceSmallWalking directions to Gilmore Estate open space
0.1 miCornmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Cornmill Gardens
0.2 miConfluence ParkSmallWalking directions to Confluence Park

Area Profile

Population
590
Population density
7,065.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
116.39(+275%)
Other theft
48.91(+328%)
Shoplifting
43.48(+335%)
Theft from the person
43.03(+359%)
Public order
35.78(+429%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
18.55%
Chinese
107
18.04%
Other White
101
17.03%
African
56
9.44%
Other
49
8.26%
Total population: 593

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
266
56.6%
No qualifications
73
15.53%
Level 3 (A level)
53
11.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
5.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
4.89%
Total 16+ residents: 470

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
136
56.43%
Owns with a mortgage
43
17.84%
Other social rented
37
15.35%
Owns outright
9
3.73%
Other forms of private rent
7
2.9%
Total households: 241

Property prices in Lewisham Central

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £384K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewisham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£337
Semi-Detached1£970,000£644
Terraced8£552,500£487
Flats57£295,000£586

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewisham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£323,220£470,000
2017£335,000£570,250
2018£377,500£448,500
2019£328,000£505,000
2020£318,000£450,750
2021£325,000£549,000
2022£325,000£676,500
2023£340,000£710,000
2024£318,750£712,500
2025£315,000£592,500
2026£291,000£675,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£588£474
2017£622£547
2018£622£429
2019£607£470
2020£597£432
2021£625£570
2022£613£545
2023£597£650
2024£595£574
2025£594£544
2026£559£487
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lewisham Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 7EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 7EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Mar 202690, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JHOtherFreehold£3,500,000
09 Jan 20266, Mercia Grove, London, SE13 6BJTerracedFreehold£785,000
16 Apr 2026153C, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6AAFlatsLeasehold£326,000
11 Jul 2025167A, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6AAFlatsLeasehold£330,000
24 Feb 2025Ground Floor, 167, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6AAOtherLeasehold£20,000

Schools

In the SE13 7EP postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 7EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUrban Mission SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miAll-throughPrendergast Vale SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 7EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 7EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury'sUnit 33 Molesworth Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 7EPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miLewisham Food Market100-104 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JHWalking directions to Lewisham Food Market
0.1 miK&K Food Store162 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6JLWalking directions to K&K Food Store
0.1 miLewisham Foods139-141 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6AAWalking directions to Lewisham Foods
0.1 miIceland143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6AAWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE13 7EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hibaaq Aden

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mark Kowalski

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardLewisham CentralE05013727
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Lewisham SouthE02007009
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 041BE01033327
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 7EP

Is SE13 7EP (Central Lewisham South) safe?

The area around SE13 7EP records about 330 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE13 7EP?

The median sale price around SE13 7EP in Central Lewisham South is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE13 7EP?

There are 17 schools close to SE13 7EP, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), Urban Mission School (Good) and Prendergast Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 7EP?

The closest station to SE13 7EP is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 463 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE13 7EP?

SE13 7EP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,690 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE13 7EP (Central Lewisham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE13 7EP is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hibaaq Aden (Green Party) and Mark Kowalski (Green Party).